Lahore: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar emphasized on developing link between industry and universities and said that engineering universities should focus more on providing quality, modern education as per market requirements.
In order to move forward successfully in all sectors, it is necessary to focus on research and for that the federal and provincial governments have to increase the budget. Due to lack of research, we have to face problems in the agricultural sector including cotton. There is a need to create admissions and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and women in the engineering sector. He was addressing the 76th Convention of Pakistan Engineering Council in Lahore on Wednesday and was talking to the media. President of Pakistan Engineers Congress Amjad Saeed, Secretary Syed Nafas and others were also present.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said we pinned high on Engineers, adding that they have an important role to play in the development of the country in various fields including construction, nuclear engineering, information technology and environment. He said that engineering is the profession that builds nations, adding that Pakistani engineers have made the country famous all over the world. He said that the engineers are performing services in various fields including defense and construction.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that if we look at the developed and economically successful countries, it is clear that their success is due to the mutual efforts of the public-private partnership and the tremendous advances in science, technology and artificial intelligence, adding that they are investing heavily in research and innovation.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that Pakistan Engineering Council has to focus on solving the problems of engineers. He underlined the need to connect engineering universities with the industry as there is need to produce engineers according to market needs. He said that the focus should be on engineering education in line with international standards so that Pakistani engineers could play a significant role in the development of the country. Skilled people, doctors and engineers should prioritize the opportunities available in the country.
